ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
REGULATIONS 2013
M.E. ENERGY ENGINEERING
I TO IV SEMESTERS (FULL TIME) CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS
SEMESTER I
SL.
COURSE
No
CODE
THEORY
1
MA7169
2
EY7101
3
EY7102
4
EY7103
5
EY7104
6
PRACTICAL
7
EY7111
COURSE TITLE
L
T
P
C
Advanced Numerical Methods
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems
Energy Resources
Energy Conservation in Thermal Systems
Elective I
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
3
3
3
Energy Laboratory
0
18
0
3
3
3
2
23
L
T
P
C
Energy Conservation in Electrical Systems
Design and Analysis of Turbomachines
Measurement and Control for Energy Systems
Elective II
Elective III
Elective IV
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
Seminar
Simulation Laboratory
0
0
18
0
0
0
2
3
5
1
2
21
TOTAL
SEMESTER II
SL.
COURSE
No
CODE
THEORY
1
EY7201
2
EY7202
3
EY7203
4
5
6
PRACTICAL
7
EY7211
8
EY7212
COURSE TITLE
TOTAL
SEMESTER III
SL. COURSE
No
CODE
1
2
3
PRACTICAL
4
EY7311
COURSE TITLE
L
T
P
C
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective VII
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
Project Work (Phase I)
0
9
0
0
12
12
6
15
TOTAL
1
SEMESTER IV
SL. COURSE
No
CODE
PRACTICAL
1
EY7411
COURSE TITLE
Project Work (Phase II)
TOTAL
L
T
P
C
0
0
0
0
24
24
12
12
TOTAL CREDITS TO BE EARNED FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE = 71
ELECTIVES FOR M.E ENERGY ENGINEERING
SEMESTER I (Elective I)
SL.
NO
1
2
3
4
COURSE
CODE
EY7001
TE7001
EB7071
EY7002
5
PX7301
6
EY7003
COURSE TITLE
L
T
P
C
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
L
T
P
C
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
3
COURSE TITLE
L
T
P
C
Advanced Power Plant Engineering
Steam Generator Technology
Fluidized Bed Systems
Advanced Energy Storage Technologies
Waste Management and Energy Recovery
Energy Efficient Buildings
Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control
Energy forecasting, Modeling and Project
Management
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
3
Energy Systems Modeling and Analysis
Design of Heat Exchangers
Electrical Drives and Controls
Power Generation, Transmission and Utilization
Power Electronics for Renewable Energy
Systems
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
SEMESTER II (Elective II, III & IV)
SL.
NO
1
2
3
4
5
COURSE
CODE
EY7004
EY7005
EY7006
EY7007
EY7008
6
EY7009
COURSE TITLE
Energy Conversion Techniques
Solar Energy Technologies
Wind Energy Technologies
Bio Energy Conversion Techniques
Nuclear Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Energy
Systems
SEMESTER III (Elective V, VI & VII)
SL.
NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COURSE
CODE
TE7010
EY7010
EY7011
EY7012
EY7013
EY7014
TE7203
8
EY7015
2
MA7169
ADVANCED NUMERICAL METHODS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
AIM:
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge on numerical methods that will come in handy to solve numerically the problems
that arise in engineering and technology. This will also serve as a precursor for future research.
UNIT I
ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS
(9+3)
Systems of linear equations: Gauss Elimination method, pivoting techniques, Thomas algorithm for
tridiagonal system – Jacobi, Gauss Seidel, SOR iteration methods - Systems of nonlinear equations:
Fixed point iterations, Newton Method, Eigenvalue problems: power method, inverse power method,
Faddeev – Leverrier Method.
UNIT II
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(9+3)
Runge Kutta Methods for system of IVPs, numerical stability, Adams-Bashforth multistep method,
solution of stiff ODEs, shooting method, BVP: Finite difference method, orthogonal collocation
method, orthogonal collocation with finite element method, Galerkin finite element method.
UNIT III
FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD FOR TIME DEPENDENT PARTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION
(9+3)
Parabolic equations: explicit and implicit finite difference methods, weighted average approximation Dirichlet and Neumann conditions – Two dimensional parabolic equations – ADI method; First order
hyperbolic equations – method of characteristics, different explicit and implicit methods; numerical
stability analysis, method of lines – Wave equation: Explicit scheme- Stability of above schemes.
UNIT IV
FINITE DIFFERENCE METHODS FOR ELLIPTIC EQUATIONS
(9+3)
Laplace and Poisson’s equations in a rectangular region: Five point finite difference schemes,
Leibmann’s iterative methods, Dirichlet and Neumann conditions – Laplace equation in polar
coordinates: finite difference schemes – approximation of derivatives near a curved boundary while
using a square mesh.
UNIT V
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
(9+3)
Partial differential equations – Finite element method - orthogonal collocation method, orthogonal
collocation with finite element method, Galerkin finite element method.
TOTAL (L – 45 + T – 15): 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
It helps the students to get familiarized with the numerical methods which are necessary to solve
numerically the problems that arise in engineering.
REFERENCES
1. Saumyen Guha and Rajesh Srivastava, “Numerical methods for Engineering and Science”, Oxford
Higher Education, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Gupta S.K., “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, New Age Publishers, 1995
3. Burden, R.L., and Faires, J.D., “Numerical Analysis – Theory and Applications”, Cengage
Learning, India Edition, New Delhi, 2009.
4. Jain M. K., Iyengar S. R., Kanchi M. B., Jain , “Computational Methods for Partial Differential
Equations”, New Age Publishers,1993.
5. Morton K.W. and Mayers D.F., “Numerical solution of partial differential equations”, Cambridge
University press, Cambridge, 2002.
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EY7101
FLUID MECHANICS AND HEAT TRANSFER
L T P C
3 1 0 4
AIM:
This Course is intended to buildup necessary fundamentals of fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer
relevant to Energy applications
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the laws of fluid flow and Heat transfer
 To develop the skills to correlate the Physics with applications
UNIT I
BASIC EQUATION, POTENTIAL FLOW THEORY AND BOUNDARY LAYER
CONCEPT
9+3
Three dimensional continuity equation – differential and integral forms – equations of mass,
momentum and Energy and their engineering applications. Rotational and irrotational flows –
circulation – vorticity – stream and potential functions. Boundary Layer - displacement and
momentum thickness – laminar and turbulent boundary layers in flat plates – circular pipes.
UNIT II
INCOMPRESSIBLE AND COMPRESSIBLE FLOWS
9+3
Laminar and turbulent flow between parallel plates – flow through circular pipe – friction factor –
smooth and rough pipes – Moody diagram – looses during flow through pipes. Pipes in series and
parallel – transmission of power through pipes. One dimensional compressible fluid flow – flow
through variable area passage – nozzles and diffusers
UNIT III
CONDUCTION AND RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER
12+3
Governing Equation and Boundary conditions, Extended surface Heat Transfer, Transient conduction
– Use of Heisler’s charts, Conduction with moving boundaries, Radiation Heat Transfer, Gas
Radiation
UNIT IV
TURBULENT FORCED CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER
8+3
Turbulence theory – mixing length concept – turbulence model – k Є model – analogy between heat
and momentum transfer – Reynolds, Colburn, Prandtl turbulent flow in a tube – high speed flows.
UNIT V
PHASE CHANGE HEAT TRANSFER AND HEAT EXCHANGER
7+3
Condensation on bank of tubes – boiling – pool and flow boiling, Heat exchanger – Є – NTU approach
and design procedure – compact heat exchangers
TOTAL: 45+15 = 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Student will be able to use the concepts of Heat Transfer and fluid flow in the field of energy
applications.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Anderson, J.D., Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw Hill, Boston, 2001.
2. Ozisik. M.N., Heat Transfer – A Basic Approach, McGraw-Hill Co., 1985.
REFERENCES
1. Streeter, V.L., Wylie, E.B., and Bedford, K.W., Fluid Mechanics, WCB McGraw Hill, Boston,
1998.
2. Bansal,R.K., Fluid Mechanics, Saurabh and Co., New Delhi, 1985.
3. Holman.J.P., Heat Transfer, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2002.
4. Ghoshdastidar.P.S., Heat Transfer, Oxford University Press, 2004
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EY7102
THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T PC
3 1 0 4
AIM:
To introduce and apply advanced concepts of thermodynamics to engineering systems
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand and apply the concept of availability
 To understand the and calculate the behavior of real gases
 To predict the condition of systems and analyse them by the criteria of equilibrium
 To apply the concepts of advanced thermodynamics to combustion systems
UNIT I
AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTY
RELATION
10+3
Reversible work - availability – irreversibility. Second law efficiency for a closed system and steady –
state control volume. Availability analysis of simple cycles. Thermodynamic potentials. Maxwell
relations. Generalized relations for changes in entropy - internal energy and enthalpy - Cp and CV.
Clausius Clayperon equation, Joule – Thomson coefficient. Bridgeman tables for thermodynamic
relations
UNIT II
REAL GAS BEHAVIOUR AND MULTI – COMPONENT SYSTEMS
10+3
Different equations of state – fugacity – compressibility. Principle of corresponding States - Use of
generalized charts for enthalpy and entropy departure. Fugacity coefficient, Lee – Kesler generalized
three parameter tables. Fundamental property relations for systems of variable composition. Partial
molar properties. Ideal and real gas mixtures. Equilibrium in multi phase systems
UNIT III
CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS AND EQUILIBRIUM
10+3
First and second law analysis of reacting systems - Adiabatic flame temperature - entropy change of
reacting systems. Criterion for reaction equilibrium. Equilibrium constant for gaseous mixtures and
evaluation of equilibrium composition.
UNIT IV
COMBUSTION CHEMISTRY
8+3
Combustion of Hydrocarbon Fuels. Heat of reaction, combustion and formation. Stoichiometric, fuel
rich and oxygen rich reactions. Heating value of fuels. Application of energy equation to the
combustion process. Explosion limits, flames and flammability limits. Diffusion and premixed flames.
UNIT V
COMBUSTION PROCESS and COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
7+3
Combustion in IC Engines and Gas turbines. Knocking and Detonation and control. Design principles
of combustion chambers for IC Engines and Gas turbine. Arrangements of gas turbine combustion
chambers for power and comparative analysis.
TOTAL: 45+15 = 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Students will able to
 Calculate the availability of the systems and cycles
 Analyse the engineering systems to improve and optimize its performance
 Understand the working and design principles of combustion systems
REFERENCES
1. Bejan, A., Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley and Cons, 1988.
2. Kuo, K.K., Principles of Combustion, John Wiley and Sons, 2005
3. Kenneth Wark Jr., Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, McGrew – Hill Inc., 1995.
4. Winterbone D E, Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, Arnold, 1997.
5. Ganesan, V., Gas Turbines, Tata McGrawHill, 2011.
6. Ganesan,V., Internal Combustion Engines, Tata McGrawHill, 2006.
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7. Khajuria P.R and Dubey S.P., Gas Turbines and Propulsive Systems, Dhanpat Rai Publications,
2003.
8. Cohen, H., Rogers, G F C and Saravanmotto, H I H, Gas Turbine Theory, John Wiely, 5th Edition
2001.
EY7103
ENERGY RESOURCES
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To introduce and apply advanced concepts of thermodynamics to engineering systems To understand
types and applications of various form of energy sources and its environmental impacts.
OBJECTIVES:
 To explain concept of various forms of Non-renewable and renewable energy
 To outline division aspects and utilization of renewable energy sources for both domestics and
industrial applications
 To analysis the environmental and cost economics of using renewable energy sources compared to
fossil fuels.
UNIT I
COMMERCIAL ENERGY
9
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear power and Hydro - their utilization pattern in the past, present and
future projections of consumption pattern - Sector-wise energy consumption – environmental impact
of fossil fuels – Energy scenario in India – Growth of energy sector and its planning in India.
UNIT II
SOLAR ENERGY
9
Solar radiation at the earth’s surface – solar radiation measurements – estimation of average solar
radiation - solar thermal flat plate collectors - concentrating collectors – solar thermal applications heating, cooling, desalination, drying, cooking, etc – solar thermal electric power plant - principle of
photovoltaic conversion of solar energy, types of solar cells - Photovoltaic applications: battery
charger, domestic lighting, street lighting, water pumping etc - solar PV power plant – Net metering
concept.
UNIT III
WIND ENERGY
9
Nature of the wind – power in the wind – factors influencing wind – wind data and energy estimation wind speed monitoring - wind resource assessment - Betz limit - site selection - wind energy
conversion devices - classification, characteristics, applications – offshore wind energy - Hybrid
systems - safety and environmental aspects – wind energy potential and installation in India Repowering concept.
UNIT IV
BIO-ENERGY
9
Biomass resources and their classification - Biomass conversion processes - Thermo chemical
conversion - direct combustion – biomass gasification - pyrolysis and liquefaction - biochemical
conversion - anaerobic digestion - types of biogas Plants - applications - alcohol production from
biomass – bio diesel production – Urban waste to energy conversion - Biomass energy programme in
India.
UNIT V
OTHER TYPES OF ENERGY
9
Ocean energy resources - principle of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) - ocean thermal
power plants - ocean wave energy conversion - tidal energy conversion – small hydro - geothermal
energy - geothermal power plants – hydrogen production and storage - Fuel cell – principle of
working - various types - construction and applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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OUTCOME:
 Understanding of commercial energy and renewable energy sources
 Knowledge in working principle of various energy systems
 Capability to do basic design of renewable energy systems
REFERENCES
1. Sukhatme, S.P., Solar Energy, Tata McGraw Hill, 1984.
2. Twidell, J.W. and Weir, A., Renewable Energy Sources, EFN Spon Ltd., 1986.
3. Kishore VVN, Renewable Energy Engineering and Technology, Teri Press, New Delhi, 2012
4. Peter Gevorkian, Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering, McGraw Hill,2007
5. Kreith, F and Kreider, J. F., Principles of Solar Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1978.
6. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford
7. University Press, U.K, 1996.
8. Veziroglu, T.N., Alternative Energy Sources, Vol 5 and 6, McGraw-Hill, 1990
9. Anthony San Pietro, Biochemical and Photosynthetic aspects of Energy Production, Academic
Press, 1980.
10. Bridgurater, A.V., Thermochemical processing of Biomass, Academic Press, 1981.
11. Bent Sorensen , Renewable Energy, Elsevier, Academic Press, 2011
EY7104
ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THERMAL SYSTEMS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
This course is intended to introduce principles of energy auditing and to provide measures for energy
conservation in thermal utilities
OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the present energy scenario and the need for energy conservation
 To understand the monitoring / targeting aspects of Energy
 To study the different measures for energy conservation and financial implications of various
thermal utilities
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
7
Indian Energy Scenario – Types & Forms of Energy - Primary / Secondary Energy Sources – Energy
Conservation – Need – EC Act 2003 : Salient Features – Energy Intensive Industries – Barriers Roles & Responsibility of Energy Managers – Energy Auditing : Preliminary & Detailed Benchmarking .
UNIT II
ENERGY MONITORING & TARGETING
9
Data & Information Analysis – Cost / Energy Share Diagram – Data Graphing – Break Even Analysis
– Depreciation – Financial Analysis Techniques – CUSUM Technique – ESCO Concept – ESCO
Contracts.
UNIT III
PERFORMANCE STUDY OF THERMAL UTILITIES – 1
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Boiler – Stoichiometry – Combustion Principles – Heat Loss Estimation – Steam Traps – Steam
Piping & Distribution – Thermic Fluid Heaters – Furnaces – Insulation & Refractories
UNIT IV
PERFORMANCE STUDY OF THERMAL UTILITIES – 2
11
Cogeneration – Principles & Operation – Power Ratio - Economics of Cogeneration Scheme – Case
Study on Cogeneration – WHR – Sources & Grades – Types ( Heat Wheel, Recuperators,
Regenerators ,Heat Pipe etc ) – Scheme Evaluation – Economics of WHR Systems – Thermal Energy
Storage – Basics & Concepts as an ENCON scheme
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UNIT V
PERFORMANCE STUDY OF THERMAL UTILITIES – 3
7
Basics of R & A/C – COP / EER / SEC Evaluation – Psychometric Chart Analysis – Types &
Applications of Cooling Towers – Basics – Performance Analysis – DG Set – Performance Prediction
– Cost of Power Generation – Scope for Energy Conservation in all these
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Students will be familiar with Energy Conservation scenario in general and will be mastering the
thermal energy auditing technologies / procedures
2. Financial aspects also will be made clear to them as far as Energy Conservation Schemes are
concerned. In short, students will become knowledgeable on techno – economic aspects of
Energy Conservation
REFERENCES
1 Smith, CB Energy Management Principles, Pergamon Press, NewYork, 1981
2 Hamies, Energy Auditing and Conservation; Methods Measurements, Management and Case
study, Hemisphere, Washington, 1980
3 Trivedi, PR, Jolka KR, Energy Management, Commonwealth Publication, New Delhi, 1997
4 Write, Larry C, Industrial Energy Management and Utilization, Hemisphere Publishers,
Washington, 1988
5 Diamant, RME, Total Energy, Pergamon, Oxford, 1970
6 Handbook on Energy Efficiency, TERI, New Delhi, 2001
7 Guide book for National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
(Could be downloaded from www.energymanagertraining.com)
EY7111
ENERGY LABORATORY
L T P C
0 0 3 2
AIM:
To make the student to feel/understand the magnitude of numbers being used in the energy sector
OBJECTIVES:

Acquainting the students on the SOP adopted for quantification of various parameters

Inculcate the habit of analyzing the numbers resulting from experimentation
 Create awareness on actual performance limits of renewable energy gadgets/ industrial utilities
Session 1
RENEWABLE ENERGY
1. Performance testing of Solar Hot Water Collector
2. Characteristics of Solar photovoltaic devices
3. Testing of biomass Gasifier in updraught/downdraught mode
4. Testing of biogas plant
5. Fuel characterization
(proximate analysis, calorific value, viscosity, specific gravity etc.,)
6. Solar Radiation measurement
Session 2
ENERGY CONSERVATION
1. Boiler efficiency testing using direct and indirect method
2. Testing of steam turbine efficiency
3. Motor efficiency testing
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4. Computation of pump & pumping system characteristics (pump curve, system curve
and BEP)
5. Analysis of various luminaries and computation of their efficacy
6. Analysis on Blowers/fans characteristic curves
7. Comparison of discharge control techniques in rotating machineries using VFD,
throttling, bypass, parallel/series operation, impeller trimming
8. Heat Exchangers
9. Effect of superheating, sub-cooling, condenser temperature and evaporator
temperature on the COP of an AC system
Session 3
ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEMS
1. Fuel Cell
2. Synthesis of biodiesel
3. Performance evaluation of engine on biodiesel
4. Thermal Energy Storage Systems
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TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
 Students will be knowledgeable on the
 Procedure to be adopted for performance analysis and optimization of energy utilities
 Methodology to be adopted for the quantification of performance governing parameters
EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
1.
Solar water heater – 100 LPD
2.
SPV Educational Kit
3.
20 kW e flexible draught gasifier
4.
Biogas plant (fixed dome or floating drum)
5.
Bomb calorimeter
6.
Junker’s gas calorimeter
7.
Viscometer
8.
Hydrometer
9.
Flash and fire point apparatus
10.
Proximate analyser (Muffle furnace and micro weigh balance)
11.
Solar Radiation Meters
12.
Non-IBR boiler
13.
Simple impulse steam turbine
14.
5 HP motor efficiency test rig
15.
Pump efficiency test rig
16.
Blower/fan efficiency test rig
17.
Heat Exchangers (plate, pipe-in-pipe, shell and tube)
18.
Vapour Compression Refrigeration Test Rig
19.
Fuel cell – Educational Kit
20.
Biodiesel synthesizing kit
21.
5 hp air or water cooling engine
22.
PCM based energy storage system
EY7201
ENERGY CONSERVATION IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
This course is intended to study the basics of electrical energy usage and means of electrical energy
conservation in all utilities including rotating machineries / Illumination.
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OBJECTIVES:
 To study the concepts of power factor, load management etc.
 To study the various measures for energy conservation in electrical devices both static & rotating
machineries
 To study the emission related aspects & also a couple of case studies related to ENCON
UNIT I
BASICS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE
9
Fuel to Power : Cascade Efficiency – Electricity Billing : Components & Costs – kVA – Need & Control
– Determination of kVA demand & Consumption – Time of Day Tariff – Power Factor Basics – Penalty
Concept for PF – PF Correction – Demand Side Management ( a brief)
UNIT II
TRANSFORMERS & MOTORS
9
Transformer – Basics & Types – AVR & OLTC Concepts – Selection of Transformers – Performance
Prediction - Energy Efficient Transformers - Motors : Specification & Selection – Efficiency / Load
Curve – Load Estimation – Assessment of Motor Efficiency under operating conditions – Factors
affecting performance – ill effects of Rewinding & Oversizing - Energy Efficient Motors - ENCON
Scope
UNIT III
FANS / PUMPS / COMPRESSORS
11
Basics – Selection – Performance Evaluation – Cause for inefficient operation – scope for energy
conservation – methods ( General & Latest ) adopted for effecting ENCON – Economics of ENCON
adoption in all the 3 utilities
UNIT IV
ILLUMINATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEVICES
8
Specification of Luminaries – Types – Efficacy – Selection & Application – ENCON Avenues &
Economic Proposition - New
Generation Luminaries ( LED / Induction
Lighting ) Soft Starters / Auto Star – Delta – Star Starters / APFC / Variable Speed & Frequency Drives –
Time Sensors – Occupancy Sensors
UNIT V
CASE STUDIES & CO2 MITIGATION
8
Case Study Evaluation for 3 / 4 Typical Sectors – PAT Scheme (an introduction) – CO2 Mitigation &
Energy Conservation & Cost Factor
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Basics of Electrical Energy Conservation would be the major outcome of this.
2. In addition, technical aspects of Rotating Machineries ( Pumps / Fans / Compressors ) will be
made clear to them enabling them to work on energy savings
3. Typical industrial case studies will make them to realize the economic potential of energy
conservation
REFERENCES
1. Hamies, Energy Auditing and Conservation ; Methods Measurements, management and Case
Study, Hemisphere, Washington, 1980
2. Trivedi, PR and Jolka KR, Energy Management, Commonwealth Publication, New Delhi, 1997
3. Handbook on Energy Efficiency, TERI, New Delhi, 2001
4. Peters et al. Sustainable Energy, beta – test – draft
5. Kraushaar and Ristenen, Energy and Problems of a Technical
6. Society, 1993
7. Guide book for National Certification Examination for Energy
8. Managers and Energy Auditors (Could be downloaded from
9. www.energymanagertraining.com )
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EY7202
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF TURBOMACHINES
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To design and analyse the performance of Turbo machines for engineering applications.
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the energy transfer process in Turbomachines and governing equations of various
forms.
 To understand the structural and functional aspects of major components of Turbomachines.
 To design various Turbomachines for power plant and aircraft applications
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
12
Basics of isentropic flow – static and stagnation properties – diffuser and nozzle configurations - area
ratio – mass flow rate – critical properties. Energy transfer between fluid and rotor velocity triangles for
a generalized turbomachines - velocity diagrams. Euler's equation for turbomachines and its different
forms. Degree of reaction in turbo-machines – various efficiencies – isentropic, mechanical, thermal,
overall and polytropic
UNIT II
CENTRIFUGAL AND AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSORS
9
Centrifugal compressor - configuration and working – slip factor - work input factor – ideal and actual
work - pressure coefficient - pressure ratio. Axial flow compressor – geometry and working – velocity
diagrams – ideal and actual work – stage pressure ratio - free vortex theory – performance curves and
losses
UNIT III
COMBUSTION CHAMBER
6
Basics of combustion. Structure and working of combustion chamber – combustion chamber
arrangements - flame stability – fuel injection nozzles. Flame stabilization - cooling of combustion
chamber
UNIT IV
AXIAL AND RADIAL FLOW TURBINES
9
Elementary theory of axial flow turbines - stage parameters- multi-staging - stage loading and flow
coefficients. Degree of reaction - stage temperature and pressure ratios – single and twin spool
arrangements – performance. Matching of components. Blade Cooling. Radial flow turbines.
UNIT V
GAS TURBINE AND JET ENGINE CYCLES
9
Gas turbine cycle analysis – simple and actual. Reheated, Regenerative and Intercooled cycles for
power plants. Working of Turbojet, Turbofan, Turboprop, Ramjet, Scarmjet and Pulsejet Engines and
cycle analysis – thrust, specific impulse, specific fuel consumption, thermal and propulsive
efficiencies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
When a student completes this subject, he / she can
 Understand the design principles of the turbomachines
 Analyse the turbomachines to improve and optimize its performance
REFERENCES
1. Ganesan, V., Gas Turbines, Tata McGrawHill, 2011.
2. Khajuria P.R and Dubey S.P., Gas Turbines and Propulsive Systems, Dhanpat Rai
Publications, 2003
3. Cohen, H., Rogers, G F C and Saravanmotto, H I H, Gas Turbine Theory, John Wiely, 5th
Edition 2001.
4. Hill P G and Peterson C R, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addition-Wesley,
1970.
5. Mattingly J D, Elements of Gas turbine Propulsion, McGraw Hill, 1st Edition. 1997
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EY7203
MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL FOR ENERGY SYSTEMS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To impart the student on measurement and control techniques applicable to Energy systems
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the principle and use of sensors for measurement of different thermal and
electrical parameters.
 To understand the concept of control systems, modes, design and their applications
UNIT I
MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS
5
Introduction to measurements, Errors in measurements, Statistical analysis of data, Regression
analysis, correlation, estimation of uncertainty and presentation of data, design of experiments –
Experimental design factors and protocols
UNIT II
MEASURMENTS IN ENERGY SYSTEMS
15
Basic Electrical measurements, Transducers and its types, Signal conditioning and processing Measurement of temperature, pressure, velocity, flow rate, thermo-physical and transport properties
of solids liquids and gases, radiation properties of surfaces, vibration and noise - Computer assisted
data acquisition, data manipulation and data presentation
UNIT III
CONTROL SYSTEMS
7
Introduction, Open and closed loop control systems, Transfer function. Types of feedback and
feedback control system characteristics – Effect of disturbances – dynamic characteristics
UNIT IV
CONTROL COMPONENTS AND CONTROLLER
9
Process characteristics, Control system parameters – DC and AC servomotors, servo amplifier,
potentiometer, synchro transmitters, synchro receivers, synchro control transformer, stepper motors Continuous, Discontinuous and Composite control modes – Analog and Digital controllers
UNIT V
DESIGNING OF MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
9
Designing of temperature, pressure, flow and liquid level measurement and control system –
Performance – Steady state accuracy – Transient response – Frequency response – Fault finding –
Computer based controls
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Students will be familiar with various measurement techniques useful for the evaluation of Energy
Conservation Schemes.
2. Control aspects also will be made clear to them as far as Energy Conservation Schemes are
concerned.
3. In short, students will become knowledgeable on the design of measurement and control systems
for thermal / electrical energy systems
REFERENCES
1. Holman, J.P. Experimental methods for Engineers, McGraw – Hill, 2008
2. W. Bolten, Industrial Control and Instrumentation, University Press, 2004
3. Alan S Morris, Reza Langari, Measurements and Instrumentation – Theory and Application,
Elsevier Inc, 2012.
4. S.P. Venkateshan, Mechanical Measurements, Ane Books Pvt Ltd, 2010
5. Curtis D Johnson, Process Control Instrumentation Technology, PHI Learning Private Limited,
2011.
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EY7211
SEMINAR
LT P C
0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVES:
 During the seminar session each student is expected to prepare and present a topic on Energy
related issues / technology, for a duration of about 30 minutes.

In a session of three periods per week, 4 students are expected to present the seminar.

A faculty guide is to be allotted and he / she will guide and monitor the progress of the student
and maintain attendance also.
Students are encouraged to use various teaching aids such as over head projectors, power point
presentation and demonstrative models.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

EY7212
SIMULATION LABORATORY
L T P C
0 0 3 2
FOCUS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
USE OF STANDARD APPLICATION SOFTWARE FOR SOLVING
HEAT TRANSFER PROBLEMS
Heat exchanger analysis – NTU method
Heat exchanger analysis – LMTD method
Convection heat transfer analysis – Velocity boundary layer
Convection heat transfer analysis – Internal flow
Radiation heat transfer analysis – Emissivity
Critical radius of insulation
Lumped heat transfer analysis
Conduction heat transfer analysis
Condensation heat transfer analysis
DYNAMIC LINKING OF MAT LAB AND REF PROP SOFTWARE
SIMPLE CFD PROBLEMS FOR PRACTICE
NOTE: The above exercises are only guidelines to maintain the standard for teaching and conduct of
examination.
SIMULATION LAB – REQUIREMENT:
1. Software Modeling software like ProE, Gambit, Ansys etc
Analysis software like Ansys, fluent, CFX, etc
Equation solving software like Matlab, Engg equation solver
1. Every students in a batch must be provided with a terminal
2. Hardware are compatible with the requirement of the above software.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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EY7001
ENERGY SYSTEMS MODELING AND ANALYSIS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To provide a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to energy system design and optimization from
a contemporary perspective
OBJECTIVES:
 To learn to apply mass and energy balances for the systems enable to perform enthalpy
 Learn to calculate to size performance and cost of energy equipments turns modeling and
simulation techniques and to optimize the energy system.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Primary energy analysis - energy balance for closed and control volume systems - applications of
energy analysis for selected energy system design - modeling overview - levels and steps in model
development - Examples of models – curve fitting and regression analysis
UNIT II
MODELLING AND SYSTEMS SIMULATION
9
Modeling of energy systems – heat exchanger - solar collectors – distillation -rectification turbo
machinery components - refrigeration systems - information flow diagram - solution of set of nonlinear algebraic equations - successive substitution - Newton Raphson method- examples of energy
systems simulation
UNIT III
OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES
9
Objectives - constraints, problem formulation - unconstrained problems - necessary and sufficiency
conditions. Constrained optimization - Lagrange multipliers, constrained variations, Linear
Programming - Simplex tableau, pivoting, sensitivity analysis - New generation optimization
techniques – Genetic algorithm and simulated annealing - examples
UNIT IV
ENERGY- ECONOMY MODELS
9
Multiplier Analysis - Energy and Environmental Input / Output Analysis - Energy Aggregation –
Econometric Energy Demand Modeling - Overview of Econometric Methods - Dynamic programming Search Techniques - Univariate / Multivariate
UNIT V
APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES
9
Case studies of optimization in Energy systems problems- Dealing with uncertainty- probabilistic
techniques – Trade-offs between capital and energy using Pinch analysis
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Student will be able do to Simulation and Modeling of typical energy system
2. Able to analysis effect of constraints on the performance of energy systems
3. Has a potential to do design HEN net work and perform Energy-Economic Analysis for a
typical applications
REFERENCES
1. Bejan, A, Tsatsaronis, G and Moran, M., Thermal Design and Optimization, John Wiley & Sons
1996
2. Stoecker, W.F., Design of Thermal Systems, McGraw Hill,
2011.
3. Yogesh Jaluria, Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, CRC Press INC, 2008
4. C. Balaji, Essentials of Thermal System Design and Optimization, Aue Books, 2011
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TE7001
DESIGN OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
The course is intended to build up necessary background for the design of the various types of heat
exchangers
OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the thermal and stress analysis on various parts of the heat exchangers
 To analyze the sizing and rating of the heat exchangers for various applications
UNIT I
FUNDAMENTALS OF HEAT EXCHANGER
9
Temperature distribution and its implications types – shell and tube heat exchangers – regenerators
and recuperators – analysis of heat exchangers – LMTD and effectiveness method
UNIT II
FLOW AND STRESS ANALYSIS
9
Effect of turbulence – friction factor – pressure loss – stress in tubes – header sheets and pressure
vessels – thermal stresses, shear stresses - types of failures.
UNIT III
DESIGN ASPECTS
9
Heat transfer and pressure loss – flow configuration – effect of baffles – effect of deviations from
ideality – design of double pipe - finned tube - shell and tube heat exchangers - simulation of heat
exchangers.
UNIT IV
COMPACT AND PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
9
Types – merits and demerits – design of compact heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers –
performance influencing parameters – limitations
UNIT V
CONDENSERS AND COOLING TOWERS
9
Design of surface and evaporative condensers – cooling tower – performance characteristics
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Able to design the heat exchanger based on the information provided for a particular application and
do the cost economic analysis
TEXT BOOK:
1. Sadik Kakac and Hongtan Liu, Heat Exchangers Selection, Rating and Thermal Design, CRC
Press, 2002
REFERENCES
1. Arthur. P Frass, Heat Exchanger Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1988.
2. Taborek.T, Hewitt.G.F and Afgan.N, Heat Exchangers, Theory and Practice, McGraw-Hill
Co. 1980.
3. Hewitt.G.F, Shires.G.L and Bott.T.R, Process Heat Transfer, CRC Press, 1994.
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Book
EB7071
ELECTRICAL DRIVES AND CONTROLS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM
To expose the students to the fundamentals of electrical drives and their applications in electrical
machines
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the principle of conventional motor drives, concepts of various losses and
harmonics effects in motors and superconductivity theory.
 To understand the concept of Solid State motor controllers and their applications
UNIT I
CONVENTIONAL MOTOR DRIVES
9
Characteristics of DC and AC motor for various applications - starting and speed control - methods of
breaking
UNIT II
PHYSICAL PHENOMENA IN ELECTRICAL MACHINES
9
Various losses in motors-Saturation and Eddy current effects - MMF harmonics and their influence of
leakage-stray losses - vibration and noise.
UNIT III
SOLID STATE POWER CONTROLLERS
9
Power devices: Triggering Circuits, Rectifiers – Single Phase and Three Phase with R, RL and
Freewheeling Diode, Choppers - Type-A, Type-B, Type C and Type D, Inverters - Single Phase and
Three Phase with R, RL and Freewheeling Diode, AC Voltage Controllers
UNIT IV
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
9
Principle of Super conductivity, Super conducting generators-motors and magnets - Super conducting
magnetic energy storage (SMES).
UNIT V
SOLID STATE MOTOR CONTROLLERS
9
Single and Three Phase fed DC motor drives - AC motor drives - Voltage Control - Rotor resistance
control - Frequency control - Slip Power Recovery scheme
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
The student will be able to understand
(i) The principle of conventional motor drives, concepts of various losses and harmonic effects in
motors and superconductivity theory.
(ii) The concept of Solid State motor controllers and their applications.
REFERENCES
1. Subrahmanyam, Electric Drives : Concepts & Applications 2/E, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2011
2. Robert A. Huggins, Energy Storage , Springer(2010)
3. Rene Husson, Modelling and Control of Electrical machines, Elsevier Science Ltd, 2009
4. D.Singh, K.B.Khanchandani, Power Electronics, Tata McGraw-Hill Education Ltd, 2006
5. Austin Hughes, Electric Motor & Drives, Newnes, 2006.
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EY7002
POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND UTILIZATION
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To expose the student to the different types of power generation techniques, electrical power
transmission systems, characteristic and utilization of electrical drives
OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on Conventional Power Plants ( Steam, Hydro, Nuclear and Gas Turbine
plants) and Renewable Energy Power generation.
 To understand the Economics of Power generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy for Various
applications.
UNIT I
CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
12
Steam power plant - Selection of site - Generated Layout - coal and Ash Handling -Steam Generating
Plants - Feed Make Circuit - Cooling Towers - Turbine Governing -Hydro Power Plant-Selection of
Site - Classification Layout Governing of Turbines -Nuclear Power Plants - Selection of Site Classification Layout Governing of Turbines - Nuclear Power Plants - Gas Turbine Plants
UNIT II
NON CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
9
Wind power generation - characteristics of wind power-design of windmills - Tidal power generation Single and two-basin systems -Turbines for tidal power - Solar power generation - Energy from
biomass, biogas and waste
UNIT III
ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION
9
Online diagram of transmission - substation and distribution systems - comparison of systems (DC
and AC) - EHVAC and HVDC transmission - layout of substations and bus bar arrangements Equivalents circuit of short, medium and long lines -Transmission efficiency-regulation-reactive power
- compensation-transmission - loss minimization.
UNIT IV
UTILISATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
9
Selection of Electrical Drives - Electrical characteristics and mechanical considerations -size, rating
and cost, Transformer characteristics – illumination - laws of illumination-polar curve – incandescent fluoroscent and vapour lamps - Design of OLTC lighting Scheme of industry-electrical welding energy efficient aspects of devices
UNIT V
ECONOMICS OF POWER GENERATION
6
Daily load curves - load factor - diversity factor - load deviation curve - load management - number
and size of generating unit, cost of electrical energy – tariff - power factor improvement
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
The student will be able to understand
(i) The Operation of Conventional Power Plants ( Steam, Hydro, Nuclear and Gas Turbine plants)
and concepts of Renewable Energy Power generation.
(ii) The Economics of Power generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy for Various
applications.
REFERENCES
1. S.N.Singh, Electrical Power generation, Transmission and Distribution 2nd Edition, PHILearning
Private Limited, 2010
2. C.L.Wadhwa, Generation Distribution and utilization of Electrical Energy, New Age International,
2012
3. J.W.Twidell and A.D.Weir, Renewable Energy Sources, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
4. Mohammed E. EI Hawary, Introduction to Electrical Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
5. R. Krishnan, Electric Motor Drives, Prentice hall, 2001.
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PX7301
POWER ELECTRONICS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES :
 To Provide knowledge about the stand alone and grid connected renewable energy systems.
 To equip with required skills to derive the criteria for the design of power converters for renewable
energy applications.
 To analyse and comprehend the various operating modes of wind electrical generators and solar
energy systems.
 To design different power converters namely AC to DC, DC to DC and AC to AC converters for
renewable energy systems.
 To develop maximum power point tracking algorithms.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Environmental aspects of electric energy conversion: impacts of renewable energy generation on
environment (cost-GHG Emission) - Qualitative study of different renewable energy resources ocean,
Biomass, Hydrogen energy systems : operating principles and characteristics of: Solar PV, Fuel cells,
wind electrical systems-control strategy, operating area.
UNIT II
ELECTRICAL MACHINES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CONVERSION
9
Review of reference theory fundamentals-principle of operation and analysis: IG, PMSG, SCIG and
DFIG.
UNIT III
POWER CONVERTERS
9
Solar: Block diagram of solar photo voltaic system : line commutated converters (inversion-mode) Boost and buck-boost converters- selection Of inverter, battery sizing, array sizing.
Wind: three phase AC voltage controllers- AC-DC-AC converters: uncontrolled rectifiers, PWM
Inverters, Grid Interactive Inverters-matrix converters.
UNIT IV
ANALYSIS OF WIND AND PV SYSTEMS
9
Stand alone operation of fixed and variable speed wind energy conversion systems and solar
system-Grid connection Issues -Grid integrated PMSG and SCIG Based WECS-Grid Integrated solar
system
UNIT V
HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
9
Need for Hybrid Systems- Range and type of Hybrid systems- Case studies of Wind-PV- Maximum
Power Point Tracking (MPPT).
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES:
1. S.N.Bhadra, D. Kastha, & S. Banerjee “Wind Electricaal Systems”, Oxford University Press,
2009
2. Rashid .M. H “power electronics Hand book”, Academic press, 2001.
3. Rai. G.D, “Non conventional energy sources”, Khanna publishes, 1993.
4. Rai. G.D,” Solar energy utilization”, Khanna publishes, 1993.
5. Gray, L. Johnson, “Wind energy system”, prentice hall linc, 1995.
6. Non-conventional Energy sources B.H.Khan Tata McGraw-hill Publishing Company,New Delhi.
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EY7003
HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLS TECHNOLOGIES
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To enlighten on various technological advancements, benefits and prospects of utilizing hydrogen/fuel
cell for meeting the future energy requirements.
OBJECTIVES:
 To detail on the hydrogen production methodologies, possible applications and various storage
options
 To discuss on the working of a typical fuel cell, its types and to elaborate on its thermodynamics
and kinetics
 To analyze the cost effectiveness and eco-friendliness of Fuel Cells
UNIT I
HYDROGEN – BASICS AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
9
Hydrogen – physical and chemical properties, salient characteristics. Production of hydrogen – steam
reforming – water electrolysis – gasification and woody biomass conversion – biological hydrogen
production – photo dissociation – direct thermal or catalytic splitting of water
UNIT II
HYDROGEN STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS
9
Hydrogen storage options – compressed gas – liquid hydrogen – Hydride – chemical Storage –
comparisons. Safety and management of hydrogen. Applications of Hydrogen
UNIT III
FUEL CELLS
9
History – principle - working - thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process – performance
evaluation of fuel cell – comparison on battery Vs fuel cell
UNIT IV
FUEL CELL – TYPES
Types of fuel cells – AFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, DMFC, PEMFC – relative merits and demerits
9
UNIT V
APPLICATION OF FUEL CELL AND ECONOMICS
9
Fuel cell usage for domestic power systems, large scale power generation, Automobile, Space.
Economic and environmental analysis on usage of Hydrogen and Fuel cell. Future trends in fuel cells
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Fundamentally strong understanding on the working of various fuel cells, their relative advantages
/ disadvantages and hydrogen generation/storage technologies
REFERENCES
1. Viswanathan, B and M Aulice Scibioh, Fuel Cells – Principles and Applications, Universities
Press (2006)
2. Rebecca L. and Busby, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Guide, Penn Well
Corporation, Oklahoma (2005
3. Bent Sorensen (Sørensen), Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications,
Elsevier, UK (2005)
4. Kordesch, K and G.Simader, Fuel Cell and Their Applications, Wiley-Vch, Germany (1996)
5. Hart, A.B and G.J.Womack, Fuel Cells: Theory and Application, Prentice Hall, NewYork Ltd.,
London (1989)
6. Jeremy Rifkin, The Hydrogen Economy, Penguin Group, USA (2002).
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EY7004
ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNIQUES
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To detail on the different technologies in general for converting one form of energy to another.
OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the working principle, pros and cons of
 Conventional energy conversion techniques
 Direct energy conversion systems
 Need and necessity of energy storage systems and their desirable characteristics & Fuel cells
UNIT I
CONVENTIONAL ENERGY CONVERSION CYCLES
8
Reversible and irreversible cycles – Thermodynamics analysis of Carnot – Stirling – Ericsson – Otto
– Diesel – Dual – Lenoir – Atkinson – Brayton - Rankine.
UNIT II
DIRECT CONVERSION OF THERMAL TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
8
Thermoelectric Converters –Thermionic converters – MHD – Ferro electric converter – Nernst effect
generator
UNIT III
CHEMICAL & ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
9
Batteries – types – working – performance governing parameters – hydrogen energy – solar
photovoltaic cells
UNIT IV
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
9
Energy Storage Technologies - Mechanical energy, Electrical energy, Chemical energy, Thermal
energy
UNIT V
FUEL CELLS
11
Basics – types – working - comparative analysis – thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process –
performance of fuel cell – applications - advantages and drawbacks
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Awareness on the existence of various mechanisms for conversion and storage of energy, their
merits, constraints and drawbacks
REFERENCES
1. Archie.W.Culp, Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1991, Singapore
2. Kordesch. K, and Simader.G, Fuel Cell and Their Applications, Wiley-Vch, Germany 1996
3. Kettari, M.A.Direct Energy Conversion, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co 1997
4. Hart A.B and Womack, G.J.Fuel Cells: Theory and Application, Prentice Hall Newyork Ltd.,
London 1989
EY7005
SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To understand the fundamentals of solar energy and its conversion techniques for both thermal and
electrical energy applications
20
OBJECTIVES:

To learn and study the radiation principles with respective solar energy estimation

To learn about PV technology principles and techniques of various solar cells / materials for lister
energy conversion

To learn economical and environmental merits of solar energy for variety applications
UNIT I
SOLAR RADIATION AND COLLECTORS
9
Solar angles – Sun path diagrams – Radiation - extraterrestrial characteristics - measurement and
estimation on horizontal and tilted surfaces - flat plate collector thermal analysis - testing methodsevacuated tubular collectors - concentrator collectors – classification - design and performance
parameters - tracking systems - compound parabolic concentrators - parabolic trough concentrators concentrators with point focus - Heliostats – performance of the collectors
UNIT II
SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES
9
Principle of working, types, design and operation of - Solar heating and cooling systems - Thermal
Energy storage systems – Solar Desalination – Solar cooker : domestic, community – Solar pond –
Solar drying
UNIT III
SOLAR PV FUNDAMENTALS
9
Semiconductor – properties - energy levels - basic equations of semiconductor devices physics. Solar
cells - p-n junction: homo and hetro junctions - metal-semiconductor interface - dark and illumination
characteristics - figure of merits of solar cell - efficiency limits - variation of efficiency with band-gap
and temperature - efficiency measurements - high efficiency cells – Solar thermo-photovoltaics.
UNIT IV
SPV SYSTEM DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
9
Solar cell array system analysis and performance prediction- Shadow analysis: reliability - solar cell
array design concepts - PV system design - design process and optimization - detailed array design storage autonomy - voltage regulation - maximum tracking - centralized and decentralized SPV
systems - stand alone - hybrid and grid connected system - System installation - operation and
maintenances - field experience - PV market analysis and economics of SPV systems
UNIT V
SOLAR PASSIVE ARCHITECTURE
9
Thermal comfort - bioclimatic classification – passive heating concepts: direct heat gain - indirect heat
gain - isolated gain and sunspaces - passive cooling concepts: evaporative cooling - Radiative cooling
- application of wind, water and earth for cooling; shading - paints and cavity walls for cooling - roof
radiation traps - earth air-tunnel. – energy efficient landscape design - thermal comfort
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Able to suggest and design a solar thermal based applications for a community
2. Will become expert in the design of solar photovoltaic based power systems for both domestic and
industrial applications
3. Have the potential to apply the concept of utilization of solar energy for the said application in a
economical way.
REFERENCES
1. Goswami, D.Y., Kreider, J. F. and & Francis., Principles of Solar Engineering, Taylor and Francis,
2000
2. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltatics – Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications, PHI
Learning Private limited, 2011
3. Sukhatme S P, J K Nayak, Solar Energy – Principle of Thermal Storage and collection, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2008.
4. Solar Energy International, Photovoltaic – Design and Installation Manual – New Society
Publishers, 2006
5. Roger Messenger and Jerry Vnetre, Photovoltaic Systems Engineering, CRC Press, 2010.
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EY7006
WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To understand the fundamentals of wind energy and its conversion techniques for electrical energy
applications
OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the fundamentals of wind energy and its conversion system
 To learn gear coupled generator wind turbine components
 To learn modern wind turbine control & monitoring
UNIT I
WIND ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS & WIND MEASUREMENTS
9
Wind Energy Basics, Wind Speeds and scales, Terrain, Roughness, Wind Mechanics, Power
Content, Class of wind turbines, Atmospheric Boundary Layers, Turbulence. Instrumentation for wind
measurements, Wind data analysis, tabulation, Wind resource estimation, Betz’s Limit, Turbulence
Analysis
UNIT II
AERODYNAMICS THEORY & WIND TURBINE TYPES
9
Airfoil terminology, Blade element theory, Blade design, Rotor performance and dynamics, Balancing
technique (Rotor & Blade), Types of loads; Sources of loads Vertical Axis Type, Horizontal Axis,
Constant Speed Constant Frequency, Variable speed Variable Frequency, Up Wind, Down Wind,
Stall Control , Pitch Control, Gear Coupled Generator type, Direct Generator Drive /PMG/Rotor
Excited Sync Generator
UNIT III
GEAR COUPLED GENERATOR WIND TURBINE COMPONENTS
AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION
9
Electronics Sensors /Encoder /Resolvers, Wind Measurement : Anemometer & Wind Vane, Grid
Sysnchronisation System, Soft Starter, Switchgear [ACB/VCB], Transformer, Cables and assembly,
Compensation Panel, Programmable Logic Control, UPS, Yaw & Pitch System : AC Drives, Safety
Chain Circuits, Generator Rotor Resistor controller (Flexi Slip), Differential Protection Relay for
Generator, Battery/Super Capacitor Charger & Batteries/ Super Capacitor for Pitch System, Transient
Suppressor / Lightning Arrestors, Oscillation & Vibration sensing
UNIT IV
DIRECT ROTOR COUPLED GENERATOR ( MULTIPOLE ) [VARIABLE SPEED
VARIABLE FREQ.]
9
Excited Rotor Synch.Generator / PMG Generator, Control Rectifier, Capacitor Banks, Step Up / Boost
Converter ( DC-DC Step Up), Grid Tied Inverter, Power Management, Grid Monitoring Unit (Voltage
and Current), Transformer, Safety Chain Circuits
UNIT V
MODERN WIND TURBINE CONTROL & MONITORING SYSTEM
9
Details of Pitch System & Control Algorithms, Protections used & Safety Consideration in Wind
turbines, Wind Turbine Monitoring with Error codes, SCADA & Databases: Remote Monitoring and
Generation Reports, Operation & Maitenance for Product Life Cycle, Balancing technique (Rotor &
Blade), FACTS control & LVRT & New trends for new Grid Codes.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Knowledge in conversion techniques of wind energy
 Learning of wind turbine components and their construction
 Understating of modern wind turbine control & monitoring
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REFERENCES
1. Freris, L.L., Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Prentice Hall, 1990
2. Kaldellis J.K, Stand – alone and Hybrid Wind Energy Systems, CRC Press, 2010
3. Mario Garcia –Sanz, Constantine H. Houpis, Wind Energy Systems,CRC Press 2012
4. Spera, D.A., Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental concepts of Wind Turbine Engineering,
ASME Press, 1994.
5. Duffie, A and Beckmann, W. A., Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley, 1991.
6. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press,
1996.
7. Anna Mani : Wind Energy Data for India
8. C-Wet : Wind Energy Resources Survey in India VI
9. Twidell, J.W. and Weir, A., Renewable Energy Sources, EFN Spon Ltd., 1983
10. John D Sorensen and Jens N Sorensen, Wind Energy Systems, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2011
EY7007
BIO - ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNIQUES
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To disseminate the technologies for utilizing bio-energy and its manifold benefits compared to
conventional fossil fuels.
OBJECTIVES:
 To detail on the types of biomass, its surplus availability and characteristics.
 Analyze the technologies available for conversion of biomass to energy in terms of its technical
competence and economic implications.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
7
Biomass: types – advantages and drawbacks – Indian scenario – characteristics – carbon neutrality –
conversion mechanisms – fuel assessment studies – densification technologies – Comparison with
coal – Proximate & Ultimate Analysis - Thermo Gravimetric Analysis – Differential Thermal Analysis –
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
UNIT II
BIOMETHANATION
8
Microbial systems – phases in biogas production – parameters affecting gas production – effect of
additives on biogas yield – possible feed stocks. Biogas plants – types – design – constructional
details and comparison – biogas appliances – burner, luminaries and power generation – effect on
engine performance
UNIT III
COMBUSTION
10
Perfect, complete and incomplete combustion - stoichiometric air requirement for biofuels equivalence ratio – fixed Bed and fluid Bed combustion – fuel and ash handling systems – steam cost
comparison with conventional fuels
UNIT IV
GASIFICATION, PYROLYSIS AND CARBONISATION
12
Chemistry of gasification - types – comparison – application – performance evaluation – economics –
dual fuelling in IC engines – 100 % Gas Engines – engine characteristics on gas mode – gas cooling
and cleaning systems - Pyrolysis - Classification - process governing parameters – Typical yield rates.
Carbonization Techniques – merits of carbonized fuels
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UNIT V
LIQUIFIED BIOFUELS
8
History of usage of Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) as fuel - Biodiesel production from oil seeds, waste
oils and algae - Process and chemistry - Biodiesel health effects / emissions / performance.
Production of alcoholic fuels (methanol and ethanol) from biomass – engine modifications
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 A practical understanding on the various biomass energy conversion technologies and its
relevance towards solving the present energy crisis.
REFERENCES
1. Tom B Reed, Biomass Gasification – Principles and Technology, Noyce Data Corporation, 1981
2. David Boyles, Bio Energy Technology Thermodynamics and costs, Ellis Hoknood Chichester,
1984.
3. Khandelwal KC, Mahdi SS, Biogas Technology – A Practical Handbook, Tata McGraw Hill, 1986
4. Mahaeswari, R.C. Bio Energy for Rural Energisation, Concepts Publication,1997
5. Best Practises Manual for Biomass Briquetting, I R E D A, 1997
6. Eriksson S. and M. Prior, The briquetting of Agricultural wastes for fuel, FAO Energy and
Environment paper, 1990
7. Iyer PVR et al, Thermochemical Characterization of Biomass, M N E S
EY7008
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To provide in-depth knowledge on Nuclear reaction materials reprocessing techniques and also to
understand nuclear waste disposal techniques and radiation protection aspects.
OBJECTIVES:
 To describe fundamental study of nuclear reactions
 To learn nuclear fuels cycles, characteristics. Fundamental principles governing nuclear fission
chain reaction and fusion
 To discuss future nuclear reactor systems with respect to generation of energy, fuel breeding,
incineration of nuclear material and safety.
UNIT I
NUCLEAR REACTIONS
9
Mechanism of nuclear fission - nuclides - radioactivity – decay chains - neutron reactions - the fission
process - reactors - types of fast breeding reactor - design and construction of nuclear reactors - heat
transfer techniques in nuclear reactors - reactor shielding
UNIT II
REACTOR MATERIALS
9
Nuclear Fuel Cycles - characteristics of nuclear fuels - Uranium - production and purification of
Uranium - conversion to UF4 and UF6 - other fuels like Zirconium, Thorium – Berylium
UNIT III
REPROCESSING
9
Nuclear fuel cycles - spent fuel characteristics - role of solvent extraction in reprocessing - solvent
extraction equipment.
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UNIT IV
SEPARATION OF REACTOR PRODUCTS
9
Processes to be considered - 'Fuel Element' dissolution - precipitation process – ion exchange - redox
- purex - TTA - chelation -U235 - Hexone - TBP and thorax Processes - oxidative slaging and electro refinng - Isotopes - principles of Isotope separation.
UNIT V
WASTE DISPOSAL AND RADIATION PROTECTION
9
Types of nuclear wastes - safety control and pollution control and abatement - international
convention on safety aspects - radiation hazards prevention
TOTAL HOURS : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Understanding fundamentals of nuclear reactions
 Knowledge in nuclear fission chain reaction and fusion
 Awareness about reprocessing of spent fuel and waste disposal
REFERENCES
1. Glasstone, S. and Sesonske, A, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, 3rd Edition, Von Nostrand, 1984.
2. J. Kenneth Shultis, Richard E, Faw, Richard E. Faw, Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and
Engineering, CRC Press, 2008
3. Tatjana Tevremovic, Nuclear Principles in Engineering, Springer, 2008
4. Kenneth D. Kok, Nuclear Engineering, CRC Press, 2009
5. Cacuci, Dan Gabriel, Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals, Springer, 2010
6. Lamarsh, J.R., Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory, Wesley, 1996.
7. Lalter, A.E. and Reynolds, A.B., Fast Breeder Reactor, Pergamon Press, 1981.
8. Winterton, R.H.S., Thermal Design of Nuclear Reactors, Pergamon Press, 1981.
9. Collier J.G., and G.F.Hewitt, " Introduction to Nuclear Power ", (1987), Hemisphere Publishing,
New York.
EY7009
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS FOR ENERGY
SYSTEMS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM :
This course aims to introduce numerical modeling and its role in the field of heat and fluid flow, it will
enable the students to understand the various discretisation methods and solving methodologies and
to create confidence to solve complex problems in the field of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the method of modelling the flow and heat transfer phenomenon.
2. To develop finite difference and finite volume discretized forms of the CFD equations.
3. To understand the various numerical schemes to solve convection and diffusion equations.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
10
Numerical simulation – Advantages, Methods of classification of PDE’s, Elliptic, parabolic and
hyperbolic equations, Initial and boundary conditions, Discretisation Methods, Finite Difference
Expressions from Taylor’s series, Uniform and non-uniform Grids - Numerical Errors, Grid
Independence Test.
UNIT II
CONSERVATION EQUATION
10
Mass, Momentum and Energy Equation three dimensions, Eulerian and Lagrangian Approach,
Equation of State, Navier’s Strokes equation, Differential and Integral form of general transport
equations.
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UNIT III
CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFER
10
Steady one-dimensional conduction, Two and three dimensional steady state problems, Transient
one-dimensional problem, Two-dimensional Transient Problems - Finite difference and Finite Volume
approach
UNIT IV
INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID FLOW
10
Stream Function – Vorticity methods, Finite volume methods for Convection and diffusion problem –
Central difference scheme, Upwind scheme, Hybrid scheme – Assessment of each scheme Solution algorithm for pressure – velocity – coupling in steady flows - SIMPLE Procedure of Patankar
and Spalding, SIMPLER and PISO Algorithm.
UNIT V
TURBULENCE MODELS
5
Algebraic Models – One equation model, K – є Models, Standard and High and Low Reynolds
number models, Prediction of fluid flow and heat transfer using standard codes
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Student will be able to apply the concept of computational fluid dynamics in the Energy systems to
predict the actual performance
REFERENCES
1. Muralidhar, K., and Sundararajan, T., “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer”, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Ghoshdasdidar, P.S.,“Computer Simulation of flow and heat transfer” Tata
McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., 1998.
3. Subas, V.Patankar “Numerical heat transfer fluid flow”, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation,
1980.
4. Taylor, C and Hughes, J.B. “Finite Element Programming of the Navier-Stokes Equation”,
Pineridge Press Limited, U.K., 1981.
5. Anderson, D.A., Tannehill, J.I., and Pletcher, R.H., “Computational fluid Mechanics and Heat
Transfer “ Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, New York, USA,1984.
6. Fletcher, C.A.J. “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 1” Fundamental and
General
Techniques, Springer – Verlag, 1987.
7. Fletcher, C.A.J. “Computational Techniques for fluid Dynamics 2” Specific Techniques for
Different Flow Categories, Springer – Verlag, 1987.
8. Bose, T.X., “Numerical Fluid Dynamics” Narosa Publishing House, 1997.
TE7010
ADVANCED POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM
To introduce the advances in operations and applications of different types of power plants
OBJECTIVES
 To make the students to understand the energy scenario and the environmental issues
related to the power plants
 Creating awareness to the students on the various utilities in the power plants and the
avenues for optimizing them
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UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
5
Overview of Indian power sector – load curves for various applications – types of power plants –
merits and demerits – criteria for comparison and selection - Economics of power plants.
UNIT II
STEAM POWER PLANTS
9
Basics of typical power plant utilities - Boilers, Nozzles, Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers,
Water Treatment and Piping system - Rankine Cycle – thermodynamic analysis. Cycle
improvements – Superheat, Reheat, Regeneration
UNIT III
DIESEL AND GAS TURBINE POWER PLANTS
9
I.C Engine Cycles - Otto, Diesel & Dual –Theoretical vis-à-vis actual – Typical diesel power plant –
Types – Components - Layout - Performance analysis and improvement - Combustion in CI engines
- E.C cycles – Gas turbine & Stirling - Gas turbine cycles – thermodynamic analysis – cycle
improvements - Intercoolers, Re heaters, regenerators.
UNIT IV
ADVANCED POWER CYCLES
12
Cogeneration systems – topping & bottoming cycles - Performance indices of cogeneration systems
– Heat to power ratio - Thermodynamic performance of steam turbine cogeneration systems – gas
turbine cogeneration systems – reciprocating IC engines cogeneration systems- Binary Cycle Combined cycle – IGCC – AFBC / PFBC cycles – Thermionic steam power plant. MHD – Open cycle
and closed cycle- Hybrid MHD & steam power plants
UNIT V
HYDROELECTRIC & NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
10
Hydroelectric Power plants – classifications - essential elements – pumped storage systems – micro
and mini hydel power plants
General aspects of Nuclear Engineering – Components of nuclear power plants - Nuclear reactors &
types – PWR, BWR, CANDU, Gas Cooled, Liquid Metal Cooled and Breeder reactor - nuclear safety
– Environmental issues
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Possible mitigation of anthropogenic emissions by optimizing the power plant cycles/utilities
REFERENCES
1. Nag, P.K., Power Plant Engineering, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Arora and Domkundwar, A course in power Plant Engineering, Dhanpat Rai and CO, 2004.
3. Haywood, R.W., Analysis of Engineering Cycles, 4th Edition, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1991.
4. Wood, A.J., Wollenberg, B.F., Power Generation, operation and control, John Wiley, New
York,1984.
5. Gill, A.B., Power Plant Performance, Butterworths, 1984.
6. Lamarsh, J.R., Introduction to Nuclear Engg.2nd edition, Addison-Wesley, 1983.
EY7010
STEAM GENERATOR TECHNOLOGY
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To understand the types, working of steam generator and their major components, along with design
principles and calculations
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OBJECTIVES:
 To educate the students on the types of boilers with their constructional and functional significance.
 To understand the working and design of fuel preparation units and boilers.
 To introduce the concept of boiler design, emission aspects
UNIT I
BASICS
8
Steam Cycle for Power Generation – Fuel Stoichiometry - Boiler Classification & Components –
Specifications - Boiler Heat Balance – Efficiency Estimation ( Direct & Indirect ) – Sankey Diagram
UNIT II
FUELS & BOILER TYPES
8
Solid Fuel : Coal Preparation – Pulverization – Fuel feeding arrangements , Fuel Oil : Design of oil
firing system – components – Air regulators , Types of Boiler – Merits & Limitations – Specialty of
Fluid Bed Boilers – Basic design principles (Stoker, Travelling Grate etc )
UNIT III
COMPONENTS’ DESIGN
12
Furnace – Water Wall – Steam Drum – Attemperator - Superheaters – Reheaters – Air Preheaters –
Economisers - Steam Turbines : Design Aspects of all these
UNIT IV
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENTS – DESIGN & SIZING
10
Forced Draft & Induced Draft Fans – PA / SA Fans – Water Pumps ( Low Pressure & High Pressure
) – Cooling Towers – Softener – DM Plant
UNIT V
EMISSION ASPECTS
7
Emission Control – Low NOx Burners– Boiler Blow Down - Control & Disposal : Feed Water
Deaeration & Deoxygenation – Reverse Osmosis - Ash Handling Systems Design – Ash Disposal–
Chimney Design to meet Pollution std – Cooling Water Treatment & Disposal
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Familiarization with Boiler cycles, components and will have specialized knowledge in steam
boiler performance evaluation
2. Emission related aspects in terms of CO2 NOx emission, mitigation etc will make them to realize
the impact of Coal / fuel burning in the society
REFERENCES
1. Prabir Basu, Cen Kefa and Louis Jestin, Boilers and Burners: Design and Theory, Springer, 2000.
2. Ganapathy, V., Industrial Boilers and Heat Recovery Steam Generators, Marcel Dekker Ink, 2003
3. David Gunn and Robert Horton, Industrial Boilers, Longman Scientific and Technical Publication,
1986
4. Carl Schields, Boilers: Type, Characteristics and Functions, McGraw Hill Publishers, 1982
5. Howard, J.R., Fluidized Bed Technology: Principles and Applications, Adam Hilger, NewYork,
1983
EY7011
FLUIDIZED BED SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To inspire the students with the theories of fluidization, heat transfer and design for various
applications
OBJECTIVES:
 To introduce the concepts of fluidization and heat transfer in fluidized beds.
 To understand the design principles and apply the same for industrial applications.
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UNIT I
FLUIDIZED BED BEHAVIOUR
12
Characterization of bed particles - comparison of different methods of gas - solid contacts. Fluidization
phenomena - regimes of fluidization – bed pressure drop curve. Two phase and well-mixed theory of
fluidization. Particle entrainment and elutriation – unique features of circulating fluidized beds
UNIT II
HEAT TRANSFER
6
Different modes of heat transfer in fluidized bed – bed to wall heat transfer – gas to solid heat transfer
– radiant heat transfer – heat transfer to immersed surfaces. Methods for improvement – external heat
exchangers – heat transfer and part load operations
UNIT III
COMBUSTION AND GASIFICATION
6
Fluidized bed combustion and gasification – stages of combustion of particles – performance - startup methods. Pressurized fluidized beds
UNIT IV
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
9
Design of distributors – stoichiometric calculations – heat and mass balance – furnace design –
design of heating surfaces – gas solid separators
UNIT V
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
12
Physical operations like transportation, mixing of fine powders, heat exchange, coating, drying and
sizing. Cracking and reforming of hydrocarbons, carbonization, combustion and gasification. Sulphur
retention and oxides of nitrogen emission Control
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
When a student completes this subject, he / she can
 Understand the working principles, merits and limitations of fluidized bed systems
 Apply fluidized bed systems for a specific engineering applications
 Analyse the fluidized bed systems to improve and optimize its performance
REFERENCES
1. Howard,J.R., Fluidized Bed Technology: Principles and Applications, Adam Hilger, NewYork,
1983.
2. Geldart, D., Gas Fluidization Technology, John Willey and Sons, 1986.
3. Kunii, D and Levespiel, O., Fluidization Engineering, John Wiley and Son Inc, New York, 1969.
4. Howard, J.R. (Ed), Fluidized Beds: Combustion and Applications, Applied Science Publishers,
NewYork, 1983.
5. Botteril, J.S.M., Fluid Bed Heat Transfer, Academic Press, London, 1975.
EY7012
ADVANCED ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
This course is intended to build up the necessary background to model and analyze the various types
of energy storage systems
OBJECTIVES:
 To develop the ability to understand / analyse the various types of energy storage.
 To study the various applications of energy storage systems
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UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Necessity of energy storage – types of energy storage – comparison of energy storage technologies –
Applications
UNIT II
THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM
9
Thermal storage – Types – Modelling of thermal storage units – Simple water and rock bed storage
system – pressurized water storage system – Modelling of phase change storage system – Simple
units, packed bed storage units Modelling using porous medium approach, Use of Transys
UNIT III
ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE
10
Fundamental concept of batteries – measuring of battery performance, charging and discharging of a
battery, storage density, energy density, and safety issues. Types of batteries – Lead Acid, Nickel –
Cadmium, Zinc Manganese dioxide and modern batteries for example (i) zinc-Air (ii) Nickel Hydride,
(iii) Lithium Battery
UNIT IV
FUEL CELL
9
Fuel Cell – History of Fuel cell, Principles of Electrochemical storage – Types – Hydrogen oxygen
cells, Hydrogen air cell, Hydrocarbon air cell, alkaline fuel cell, detailed analysis – advantage and
drawback of each type.
UNIT V
ALTERNATE ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES
12
Flywheel , Super capacitors, Principles & Methods – Applications, Compressed air Energy storage,
Concept of Hybrid Storage – Applications
TOTAL HOURS : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Able to anlayse various types of energy storage devices and perform the selection based on technoeconomic view point
REFERENCES
1. Ibrahim Dincer and Mark A. Rosen, Thermal Energy Storage Systems and Applications, John
Wiley & Sons 2002
2. Fuel cell systems Explained, James Larminie and Andrew Dicks, Wiley publications, 2003.
3. Electrochemical technologies for energy storage and conversion, Ru-shiliu, Leizhang, Xueliang
sun, Wiley publications, 2012
EY7013
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY RECOVERY
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To motivate the students by highlighting the importance of waste management, high-grade energy
generation from waste and hygienic waste disposal options
OBJECTIVES:
 To provide information on various methods of waste management
 To familiarize students with recent energy generation techniques
 To detail on the recent technologies of waste disposal and
 To make student realize on the importance of healthy environment
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UNIT I
CHARACTERISTICS AND PERSPECTIVES
9
Sources – Types – Composition – Generation – Estimation Techniques – Characterization – Types of
Collection System – Transfer Stations – Transfer Operations – Material Recycle / Recovery Facilities
UNIT II
UNIT OPERATIONS & TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
8
Separation & Processing : Size Reduction – Separation through Density Variation, Magnetic / Electric
Field : Densification - Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties and Transformation Technologies
– Selection of Proper Mix of Technologies
UNIT III
WASTE DISPOSAL
9
Landfill Classification – Types – Siting Considerations – Landfill Gas ( Generation, Extraction, Gas
Usage Techniques ) – Leachates Formation, Movement, Control Techniques – Environmental Quality
Monitoring – Layout, Closure & Post Closure Operation – Reclamation
UNIT IV
TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND VALUE ADDITION
10
Physical Transformation : Component Separation & Volume Reduction : Chemical Transformation –
Combustion / Gasification / Pyrolysis : Energy Recovery - Biological Transformation – Aerobic
Composting – Anaerobic Digestion
UNIT V
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & WASTE RECYCLING
9
Definition – Sources – Classification – Incineration Technology - Incineration vs Combustion
Technology – RDF / Mass Firing – Material Recycling : Paper / Glass / Plastics etc., - Disposal of
White Goods & E-Wastes
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
1. Waste characterization ,Segregation, Disposal etc will be made known
2. Technologies that are available for effective waste disposal along with pros / cons will become
clearer to students
3. First hand information on present day waste related problems ( Hazardous Waste, Pharma
Waste, Biomedical Waste etc ) that will be taught in this programme will make them understand
the problem in a much sensible & realistic manner.
REFERENCES
1. Tchobanoglous, Theisen and Vigil, Integrated Solid Waste Management, 2d Ed. Mc Graw-Hill,
New York, 1993.
2. Howard S. Peavy etal, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill International Edition, 1985
3. LaGrega, M., et al., Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw-Hill, c. 1200 pp., 2nd ed.,2001.
4. Stanley E. Manahan. Hazardous Waste Chemistry, Toxicology and Treatment,
Lewis
Publishers, Chelsea, Michigan, 1990
5. Parker, Colin and Roberts, Energy from Waste – An Evaluation of Conversion Technologies,
Elsevier Applied Science, London, 1985.
6. Manoj Datta, Waste Disposal in Engineered Landfills, Narosa Publishing House, 1997
EY7014
ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
This course provides the concept of introducing energy efficient practices in building design and
construction
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OBJECTIVES:
 To learn the green buildings concepts applicable to modern buildings
 Acquaint students with the principle theories materials, construction techniques and to create
energy efficient buildings
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Conventional versus Energy Efficient buildings – Historical perspective - Water – Energy – IAQ
requirement analysis – Future building design aspects – Criticality of resources and needs of modern
living
UNIT II
LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING ENVELOPES
9
Energy efficient Landscape design - Micro-climates – various methods – Shading, water bodiesBuilding envelope: Building materials, Envelope heat loss and heat gain and its evaluation, paints,
Insulation, Design methods and tools.
UNIT III
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING
9
Natural Ventilation, Passive cooling and heating - Application of wind, water and earth for cooling,
evaporative cooling, radiant cooling – Hybrid Methods – Energy Conservation measures, Thermal
Storage.
UNIT IV
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
Introduction of electrical power supply system – Demand side Management – Conservation measures
in building : Lighting, DG sets, Energy efficient motors - Electronic devices: Power consumption
pattern, saving methods
UNIT V
RENEWABLE SOURCES INTEGRATION
9
Introduction of renewable sources in buildings, Solar water heating, small wind turbines, stand alone
PV systems, Hybrid system – Economics.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
Student will be able to do
(a) the energy audit in any type for buildings and suggest the conservation measures.
(b) Provide the renewable energy systems for the buildings
REFERENCES
1. Krieder, J and Rabi, A., Heating and Cooling of buildings : Design for Efficiency, Mc Graw Hill,
1994.
2. Ursala Eicker, “Solar Technologies for buildings”, Wiley publications, 2003.
3. Guide book for National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
(Could be downloaded from www.energymanagertraining.com)
TE7203
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION
CONTROL
L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To create awareness among the student community on anthropogenic degradation of environment
and technologies available to limit the degradation.
OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on the atmosphere and its present condition, global warming and ecolegislations.
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To detail on the sources of air, water and noise pollution and possible solutions for mitigating their
degradation.
To elaborate on the technologies available for generating energy from waste.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Global atmospheric change – green house effect – Ozone depletion - natural cycles - mass and
energy transfer – material balance – environmental chemistry and biology – impacts – environmental.
Legislations.
UNIT II
AIR POLLUTION
9
Pollutants - sources and effect – air pollution meteorology – atmospheric dispersion – indoor air
quality - control methods and equipments - issues in air pollution control – air sampling and
measurement.
UNIT III
WATER POLLUTION
9
Water resources - water pollutants - characteristics – quality - water treatment systems – waste water
treatment - treatment, utilization and disposal of sludge - monitoring compliance with standards.
UNIT IV
WASTE MANAGEMENT
9
Sources and Classification – Solid waste – Hazardous waste - Characteristics – Collection and
Transportation - Disposal – Processing and Energy Recovery – Waste minimization.
UNIT V
OTHER TYPES OF POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIES
9
Noise pollution and its impact - oil pollution - pesticides - instrumentation for pollution control - water
pollution from tanneries and other industries and their control – environment impact assessment for
various projects – case studies.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. G.Masters (2003): Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science Prentice Hall of India
Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
2. H.S.Peavy, D.R..Rowe, G.Tchobanoglous (1985): Environmental Engineering McGraw- Hill
BookCompany, NewYork.
REFERENCES
1 H.Ludwig, W.Evans (1991): Manual of Environmental Technology in Developing Countries, .
International Book Company, Absecon Highlands, N.J.
2. Arcadio P Sincero and G. A. Sincero, (2002): Environmental Engineering – A Design Apporach,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
EY7015
ENERGY FORECASTING, MODELING AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
LT P C
3 0 0 3
AIM:
To impact knowledge on energy prediction for the future and to develop skills on the development of
optimization model to meet the future energy demand
OBJECTIVES:
 To develop forecasting models and optimization models for energy planning.
 To equip the students in writing project proposals and making project cost estimation.
 To evaluate the limit cost of energy for various renewable energy systems
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UNIT I
ENERGY SCENARIO
10
Role of energy in economic development and social transformation: Energy & GDP,GNP and its
dynamics - Energy Sources and Overall Energy demand and Availability - Energy Consumption in
various sectors and its changing pattern - Status of Nuclear and Renewable Energy: Present Status
and future promise
UNIT II
FORECASTING MODEL
10
Forecasting Techniques - Regression Analysis - Double Moving Average - Double Experimental
Smoothing - Triple Exponential Smoothing – ARIMA model - Validation techniques – Qualitative
forecasting – Delphi technique - Concept of Neural Net Works
UNIT III
OPTIMIZATION MODEL
10
Principles of Optimization - Formulation of Objective Function - Constraints - Multi Objective
Optimization – Mathematical Optimization Software – Development of Energy Optimization Model Development of Scenarios – Sensitivity Analysis - Concept of Fuzzy Logic.
UNIT IV
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
10
Project Preparation – Feasibility Study – Detailed Project Report - Project Appraisal – Social-cost
benefit Analysis - Project Cost Estimation – Project Risk Analysis - Project Financing – Financial
Evaluation
UNIT V
ENERGY POLICY
5
National & State Level Energy Issues - National & State Energy Policy - Energy Security - National
solar mission - state solar energy policy - Framework of Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Central
& States Electricity Regulatory Commissions (CERC & ERCs)
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Knowledge in Energy prediction using various forecasting techniques
 Ability to develop optimization model for energy planning
 Understanding of National and state energy policies
REFERENCES
1. S. Makridakis, Forecasting Methods and applications. Wiley 1983
2. Yang X.S. Introduction to mathematical optimization: From linear programming to Metaheuristics,
Cambridge, Int. Science Publishing, 2008
3. Austin H. Church, centrifugal pumps and blowers, John Wiley and sons, 1980.
4. Fred Luthans, Organisational Behaviour, McGraw Hill, lnc, USA, 1992.
5. Armstrong, J.Scott (ed.) Principles of forecasting: a hand book for researchers and practitioners,
Norwell, Masschusetts:Kluwer Academic Publishers.2001
6. Dhandapani Alagiri, Energy Security in India Current Scenario, The ICFAI University Press,2006
7. Sukhvinder Kaur Multani, Energy Security in Asia Current Scenario, The ICFAI University
Press, 2008
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